Indonesian for Beginners

Indonesian for Beginners

Author: Katherine Davidsen

Publisher: Tuttle Publishing

Published: 2019-08-20

Total Pages: 308

ISBN-13: 1462920047

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Selamat datang! Learn to read, write, and speak Indonesian! By completing the 12 lessons in Indonesian for Beginners, you will learn not only to understand, speak, read and write basic Indonesian, but also about many important aspects of Indonesia's amazingly diverse culture, people, and places. This book provides a gateway to understanding the Indonesian language and country, and helps you to apply what you learn in a way that is relevant, meaningful and fun. The course is structured around the concept of spending a year in Indonesia--experiencing different seasonal events which bring the learner on a journey. In this way, the cultural and background information becomes a natural part of the understanding of the Indonesian language and helps you to place what you learn into context within a full narrative about life in Indonesia. Each chapter contains the following elements: An introduction with images and captions Grammar points A word bank presenting key vocabulary One or more sample conversations Listening practice and readings An "Indonesian and me" section that uses Indonesian to talk about yourself Key questions and statements Drills and exercises Indonesian for Beginners includes reading, writing and speaking tasks based on authentic real-life materials. While aimed at learners taking a classroom course, it can also be used by anyone studying Indonesian in other ways--in a high school course or as a self-study book.


Colloquial Indonesian

Colloquial Indonesian

Author: Sutanto Atmosumarto

Publisher: Psychology Press

Published: 1994

Total Pages: 336

ISBN-13: 0415091993

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This book offers a step-by-step approach to written and spoken Indonesian. By the end of this course you will able to communicate confidently and effectively in Indonesian.


Basic Indonesian

Basic Indonesian

Author: Stuart Robson

Publisher: Tuttle Publishing

Published: 2010-10-10

Total Pages: 288

ISBN-13: 9780804838962

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This is a user-friendly and comprehensive beginner Indonesian book and a great way to learn Indonesian. Divided into 28 graded lessons, Basic Indonesian provides fill-in-the-blank exercises, quizzes, word puzzles and question-and-answer practices to reinforce Indonesian language learning. Extensive cultural notes are provided along with detailed tips on etiquette and appropriate cultural behavior in the world's largest Islamic society. It has been made to fill the need for a one-volume Indonesian course book which can be used for either self-study or classroom use by those who are keen to make a start on mastering the Indonesian language. The users might be students in universities or schools outside Indonesia, or expatriates living in Indonesia. The stories are set in Jakarta (apart from an excursion to Yohyakarta), are original and describe realistic situations, contain some interesting cultural sidelights, and display a lively mix of narrative and dialogue. Chapters include clear Language notes, which, help explain the grammar and build a solid foundation for further steps forward in the study of Indonesian. The MP3 Audio-CD is to be used along with the book and reinforces pronunciation while building better listening comprehension. Key features of Basic Indonesian are: 28 graded lessons. Multiple types of accompanying exercises. Entertaining stories and dialogues in manga-style cartoon strips. Clear grammar and usage notes. Interesting cultural notes. Accompanying MP3 audio-CD Available seperately—Try Tuttle's Indonesian Flash Cards to reinforce the vocabulary you've learned with Basic Indonesian!


Easy Indonesian

Easy Indonesian

Author: Thomas G. Oey, Ph.D.

Publisher: Tuttle Publishing

Published: 2013-05-07

Total Pages: 223

ISBN-13: 1462913717

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This practical and concise self-study guide will help you learn Indonesian in a very short time Indonesia is the hot new Asian destination, a country where lively conversation, good humor and warm human interaction are integral parts of daily life. In addition, the Indonesian language is widely considered to be one of the easiest Asian languages for Westerners to learn. Easy Indonesian brings Indonesian language and culture alive, giving you all the basics you need to start speaking Indonesian immediately. The opening chapters introduce the essentials of pronunciation and sentence construction, with each subsequent chapter moving you forward in gradually building up your knowledge for specific situations and activities, such as making new acquaintances, going shopping, traveling around, and much more. Every chapter contains helpful information on the customs and culture of this warm and friendly country, so that you'll soon be able to read Indonesian, speak Indonesian and talk about everything from the weather to your job and home and family with ease. An extensive glossary at the back and a section on verb and noun forms are included to help you build your vocabulary and understand the different forms that Indonesian words take. The accompanying downloadable audio gives you a solid foundation in correct pronunciation and helps you get a feel for the spoken language, so you'll be able to understand what people are saying--and participate in conversations!


Basic Indonesian

Basic Indonesian

Author: Stuart Robson

Publisher: Tuttle Publishing

Published: 2011-12-06

Total Pages: 435

ISBN-13: 1462901654

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This is a user-friendly and comprehensive beginner Indonesian book and a great way to learn Indonesian. Divided into 28 graded lessons, Basic Indonesian provides fill-in-the-blank exercises, quizzes, word puzzles and question-and-answer practices to reinforce Indonesian language learning. Extensive cultural notes are provided along with detailed tips on etiquette and appropriate cultural behavior in the world's largest Islamic society. It has been made to fill the need for a one-volume Indonesian course book which can be used for either self-study or classroom use by those who are keen to make a start on mastering the Indonesian language. The users might be students in universities or schools outside Indonesia, or expatriates living in Indonesia. The stories are set in Jakarta (apart from an excursion to Yohyakarta), are original and describe realistic situations, contain some interesting cultural sidelights, and display a lively mix of narrative and dialogue. Chapters include clear Language notes, which, help explain the grammar and build a solid foundation for further steps forward in the study of Indonesian. The MP3 Audio-CD is to be used along with the book and reinforces pronunciation while building better listening comprehension. Key features of Basic Indonesian are: 28 graded lessons. Multiple types of accompanying exercises. Entertaining stories and dialogues in manga-style cartoon strips. Clear grammar and usage notes. Interesting cultural notes. Accompanying MP3 audio-CD Available separately--Try Tuttle's Indonesian Flash Cards to reinforce the vocabulary you've learned with Basic Indonesian!


Complete Indonesian: A Teach Yourself Guide

Complete Indonesian: A Teach Yourself Guide

Author: Christopher Byrnes

Publisher: Mcgraw-hill

Published: 2010-07-09

Total Pages: 320

ISBN-13: 9780071737487

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It's easy to teach yourself Indonesian! Complete Indonesian: A Teach Yourself Guide provides you with a clear and comprehensive approach to Indonesian, so you can progress quickly from the basics to understanding, speaking, and writing Indonesian with confidence. Within each of the 24 thematic chapters, important language structures are introduced through life-like dialogues.You'll learn grammar in a gradual manner so you won't be overwhelmed by this tricky subject. Exercises accompany the texts and reinforce learning in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. This program also features current cultural information boxes that reflect recent changes in society.


Indonesian Flash Cards

Indonesian Flash Cards

Author: Zane Goebel

Publisher: Tuttle Publishing

Published: 2014-11-11

Total Pages: 634

ISBN-13: 1462915345

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Indonesian Flash Cards is an excellent new Indonesian language learning resource for beginning students of Indonesian. Before heading out to Bali, the best way to learn Indonesian is to start practicing with these flashcards and give a boost to your Indonesian language skills. Since Indonesian uses a romanized alphabet, you can read Indonesian without learning a new alphabet or special characters. Each card features definitions, related words, sample sentences, and thematic grouping. This flash cards kit contains: 300 flash cards featuring the most commonly used words. Downloadable native speaker audio recordings of 1,200+ Indonesian words and phrases. A 32-page study booklet with sorting indexes and practice tips. Each card has one main vocabulary item and several derived words. Ideal for beginning students of Indonesian and anyone living in the country. These Indonesian flashcards are an excellent way of gradually increasing your Indonesian vocabulary. Their compact format makes them easy to carry around with you as you go about your regular routine, and you can make use of any spare minutes throughout the day to test yourself or take the next step in your Indonesian language learning. The key to building a working vocabulary is frequent exposure rather than prolonged study sessions, and with these flash cards it is easy to make good use of any odd minutes that would otherwise be wasted--on the bus, standing in line, or over a cup of coffee.


Instant Indonesian

Instant Indonesian

Author: Stuart Robson

Publisher: PeriplusEdition

Published: 2004-07-15

Total Pages: 164

ISBN-13:

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Allows you to quickly and easily meet people, travel, ask for directions, order food and drinks, and more.


Easy Indonesian

Easy Indonesian

Author: Thomas G. Oey

Publisher:

Published: 2020-04-17

Total Pages: 192

ISBN-13: 9780804852487

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Easy Indonesian is a practical resource that brings the Indonesian language to learners and travelers everywhere. This invaluable guide introduces all the basics of the Indonesian language, as well as vocabulary and tips for typical daily conversation. All dialogues are highly practical, authentic and illustrated with manga for easy memorization. A complete language course and pocket dictionary in one, this book includes: Native-speaker audio recordings Focus on daily communication Structured, progressive lessons A glossary of commonly used words & phrases Pronunciation & sentence structure guide Etiquette tips and cultural dos and don'ts